What are the responsibilities and job description for the PICC RN - Erie, PA position at Dynamic Access LLC?
Job Description: PICC RN/ Vascular Access Specialist
Position Reports To: Regional Manager/ Clinical Liaison
The job of PICC RN/ Vascular Access Specialist was established for the purpose/s of providing expert
vascular access services to the patients of our clients. Working within the guidelines set forth by the state
in which these employees are licensed and also working within the guidelines set forth by the Company,
the PICC RN/ Vascular Access Specialist will maintain a high level of professionalism and skill.
Responsibilities
Vascular Access
• Bedside insertion of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs).
• Bedside insertion of midlines and extended dwell catheters.
• Bedside insertion of peripheral IV catheters.
• Establishing access via intravascular ports.
• Examination, assessment and evaluation of patients with vascular access devices.
Education
• Educates all patients and family members on the procedures to be completed.
• Answers any questions regarding procedures to be done.
• Educates staff when necessary.
Documentation
• Clearly documents procedures completed as per client policy and per the policy of the
Company.
Competencies
• Current RN license in the state in which the employee is working.
• Current ACLS and BCLS certifications.
• Completed vascular access competency skills checklist.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
• Patient/Client Focus.
Work Environment
This job operates in a wide variety of environments ranging through all types of healthcare facilities.
Driving from client facility to client facility may account for a large part of the usual workday. This
role routinely uses portable ultrasound equipment, medical supplies, mobile phones, and computers.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. This is generally a physical role entailing driving,
standing bending over and lifting objects up to 20 pounds. This would require the ability to lift
equipment, assist in the repositioning of patients, stand for procedures.